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A stunning repackage for the bestselling author of 'Hope', Lesley Pearse, 'Camellia' is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that follows the story of Camellia Norton, an orphaned girl who becomes lost in the city of London. When she discovers a cache of letters belonging to her mother, Camellia realizes that her past is built on lies. Devastated, she runs away from her rural Sussex hometown and sets out to seek answers. The novel is a gripping tale of self-discovery and the search for identity, set against the backdrop of the post-war London that offers both opportunity and danger. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging, making it a powerful and thought-provoking read.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lesley Pearse
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